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Hands-on test of DoubleTap Ammunition’s purpose-built defensive loads: a 55-gr .223 all-copper, 124-gr 9mm all-copper low-recoil load, 148-gr .38 Special...
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There's probably a reason why you sucked at your last shooting competition. Your window wasn't big enough! We check out the Holosun P.ID Plus, Positive...
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Your odds of beating these two on the range is near zero. How two sisters grew up to become two of the best female shooters on the planet. Ryan Gresham sits...
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We check out the Crimson Trace’s RAD (Rapid Aiming Dot) series — MicroPro, Pro, and Max Pro red dots. Motion-activated on/off, auto-brightness, long battery...
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Hands-on range test of the Tisas Carry 1911 B9 RDS double-stack 9mm: bull barrel, 17-round mags, RMSC optic cut, ambi controls — accuracy, handling, and value.
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In this episode of Gun Talk Hunt, KJ is officially back in the trail cam game, and he's joined by Lindsay Thomas of the National Deer Association and Mark...
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We put the EOTech EXPS3 through an ultimate test. Find out if it survives. Hands-on look at the EOTech EXPS3 with the (danger-close) reticle — big 68 MOA...
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The Tokarev TT12 Pro updates a popular platform with competition-ready features and hunting-friendly versatility. We test its ergonomics, magazine changes...
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Galco Holsters began in 1969 when Richard Gallagher, a Chicago leatherworker making hippie-era gear, was asked by a police officer to craft a gun holster.
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Discover the history of Galco Holsters, from its humble beginnings as the Jackass Leather Company to becoming a leading name in American-made leather holsters.
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We put four Black Hills Ammunition .308 loads on the range to find what our rifle likes: a 150-grain copper/solid hunting load, mid-weight target loads, and...
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Want to grow bigger, healthier bucks and boost your fawn survival rates? Then it’s time to get serious about predator control and herd nutrition.
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Pro shooter Max Michel discusses his transition from Sig Sauer to another big name in the firearms industry, reflecting on his 17-year career, what led to...
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Professional shooter Max Michel has a big announcement - exclusive to Gun Talk Nation. Join us on Friday!
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Mounting and boresighting your rifle scope doesn't have to be complicated. In this walkthrough, we show you how the Wheeler Reti-Level makes it easy to...
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Smith & Wesson’s M&P FPC in .22 brings everything you loved about the 9mm folding PCC into a lightweight, packable plinker. It folds neatly to the side...
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Smith & Wesson’s David O’Connor joins to break down the latest firearm innovations for 2025 — including the Performance Center Shield X Carry Comp, the...
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Check out the Colt EPR II Pro — Enhanced Patrol Rifle — a chrome-lined, ambidextrous, duty-ready AR-15 built for serious training and hard use. With premium...
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In this special in-the-field (and out-of-the-field) episode of Gun Talk Hunt, KJ sits down with his sons and their next-door neighbor for a candid recap of...
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On this episode of Gun Talk Nation, host Ryan Gresham sits down with AWR Hawkins, award-winning Second Amendment columnist at Breitbart News, to dive deep...
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No taxation, full representation. Happy Independence Day from Shooting Sports Life - your new favorite channel. Visit shootingsportslife.com and learn where...
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Two bombshells in one episode. Federal just rewrote the rules of ballistics with 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak ammo — 500 fps faster, shorter barrels, and performance...
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Are you carrying a weapon light — or are you betting your life on muzzle flash? SureFire's Andrew Wright joins Ryan Gresham to break down everything from...
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Compact, suppressed, and built to go anywhere — the Volquartsen Envy in pistol configuration checks every box. Carbon fiber barrel, 10/22 mags, and a Banish...
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Train smarter, not louder. The Savage 110 RF Elite Precision paired with the Savage suppressor and CCI subsonic ammo is the quiet, affordable answer for...
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What happens when you hand a pro shooter the keys to Colt's R&D department for 19 years? You get Mark Redl — and he's sharing everything. From why your...
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Tired of scrubbing lead fouling out of your barrel? CCI's Clean 22 ammunition might be the answer. JJ Reich breaks down the polymer-coated bullet technology...
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What happens when artificial intelligence starts researching firearms policy for itself? In this episode of Gun Talk Nation, Ryan Gresham sits down with...
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In this Gun Talk Radio segment, Ryan Gresham steps in for Tom Gresham. JJ Reddick of Federal Premium discusses the brand’s 100+ year history with rimfire...
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In this Gun Talk Radio segment, Ryan Gresham steps in for Tom Gresham. Joe Kurtenbach from Banish Suppressors discusses the benefits of training with...
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In this Gun Talk Radio segment, Ryan Gresham steps in for Tom Gresham. Jerrod “Box” Grove of Caldwell spotlights the company’s game-changing clay target...
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22plinkster joins Gun Talk Nation to share his YouTube origin story, wild trick shots, and the emotional Colt Woodsman that launched his career. Don't miss...
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Some things just stop you in your tracks on the show floor… and this gold folding Ruger 10/22 build definitely did that. At the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting, KJ...
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From cutting-edge suppressors to futuristic folding PCCs, this NRAAM 2026 conversation covers some of the most innovative gear on...
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Good guns are everywhere these days. But some guns make you stop and go, whoa… Ryan Gresham catches up with Ernest Langdon...
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Affordable doesn’t have to mean boring. At the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting, Ryan Gresham checks in with Caleb Giddings from Taurus USA...
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Big news from the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting—Gun Talk has officially launched Shooting Sports Life, a completely free 24/7 streaming channel...
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At the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting, Tom Gresham catches up with Pete Brownell of Brownells for a conversation that goes way beyond products.
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GUN TALK ARTICLES
The 2A - The Gun Loophole
Control the terminology and you control the conversation.Saturday Night Special. Junk guns. Assault weapons. Hidden guns. Gun Show Loophole.Those words and...
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Post Victory
When is the fight over? Ask most people this and they’ll reply, “When the threat is down.” There are several problems with this answer. We know from numerous...
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Is This Time Different?
Many have asked me if the vicious reactions from the gun-ban lobby and people who are swayed by the media are different this time versus after other widely...
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Obsession Overload - The Luger P08
A bucket list gun is something we obsess over daily. A gun that at every turn we research or watch YouTube videos nonstop to learn its origins, history and...
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We Reject the Premise
The gun-ban lobby wants us to accept responsibility for the misuse of guns. We reject that, but for our message to gain any traction, we must back it up...
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Rule #4
It seems like everyday you comes across a story that has you scratching your head, wishing the players in the story would have just remembered the four rules...
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The First Shot
I remember it like it was yesterday. My dad woke me during Sunday naptime to take me shooting for the first time. He handed me an old, single-shot .410 that...
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How to Get Her Involved in Hunting and Shooting
My husband was out and about today and ran into a tech at the gun store, who wedeal with quite frequently. This gentleman asked how he could get his wife...
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The Police and Concealed Carry
What do the police think of concealed carry? I get the question from time to time. In my limited experience, officers I have come in contact with have no...
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Fighting Safely
Most everyone who studies using firearms for combative purposes should be familiar with Jeff Cooper’s four basic safety rules: All guns are always loaded...
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The 1,000 Round Challenge
Was it really only a couple of years ago when no one could find .22 rimfire ammunition on store shelves, and when you could, it cost a fortune? I remember...
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Underutilized Binos? Try This!
Maybe it goes without saying, but a good pair of binoculars is a well-rounded hunter’s best friend. Whether you’re sitting in a shooting house overlooking a...
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Relics Relived!
One week removed from SHOT Show, the Gun Talk team remains mostly upright. If you didn’t catch any of our LIVE coverage, that footage resides on our Facebook...
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Slim Pickens - Actor, Hunter, Rodeo Rider
Slim Pickens, the actor, is probably best known for his roles in Dr. Strangelove and Blazing Saddles. He was an enthusiastic hunter.A story about the campfire..
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Avoidance and Escape
Understanding when or where a fight starts isn't up to us. Tiger McKee drops by to give a different perspective on developing skills that save lives.When does..
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A Special Time for Gunnies
Over the last month, I've come to realize that we're entering a special time for gun owners. When we look back on 2018 in five years, we may well shake our...
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What Now?
Yep, it's time for the annual New Year's crystal ball gazing block party, where we launch semi-informed guesses as well as *WAGs about 2018, and offer plans...
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Body Language
The majority of our communication with others is through non-verbal body actions. It’s important to pay attention to this because body language gives you an ...
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Hard Lessons in Handgun Hunting
I headed into day three of my hunt feeling dejected. In my hand rested the Springfield Armory TRP chambered in 10mm, but in my mind two misplaced shots still...
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Influence of Weatherby Magnum Calibers on the Industry
By 1957, long before there was any knowledge in the industry of the new Mark V action, the increasing popularity of the Weatherby Magnum cartridges was making..
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Virginia’s AR-15 Ban Takes Effect on July 1st. Here’s the Full Picture — the Law, the Lawsuits, and What Comes Next.
Virginia's SB 749 assault firearms ban takes effect July 1. An injunction was denied, four lawsuits remain active, and the DOJ may sue—here's the full picture.
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They Brought a Lever Action to a Precision Rifle Class. It Won. Meet the Henry SPD PREDATOR.
Henry's SPD Predator is a .223 lever action with a factory sub-MOA guarantee—1,200-yard hits at a Haley Strategic D5 class. Full review, specs, and who it's for
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Glock Finally Listened: The Gen 6 G17, G19, and G45 Are the Best Factory Glocks Ever Made
After 15,000 rounds, the Glock Gen 6 delivers a real grip redesign, better optics mounting, and a flat-face trigger. Full G17, G19 & G45 review and buying guide
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After 99 Years, You Can Mail a Handgun Again. Here’s What That Actually Means.
A 1927 federal ban on mailing handguns just collapsed. Here's how the USPS rule change works, what still requires an FFL, and the lawsuit that could undo it.
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Made in the 250th Year of American Liberty: Ruger’s Semiquincentennial Series Is the Most Important Commemorative Launch in Decade
All 14 Ruger 250th Anniversary firearms—from the $129 AR lower to the 250-unit Hawkeye .30-06. Specs, prices, and which to shoot vs. keep before July 4, 2026.
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The U.S. Army Just Validated What Hunters Already Know: Federal’s Peak Alloy Technology Is the Future of Ammunition
Federal Ammunition has signed a landmark agreement to supply the U.S. Army with its patented Peak Alloy case technology — the same innovation that just...
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The Savage 110 Tactical & 110 Precision: Built for the Hunter Who's Ready to Level Up
Hands-on with the Savage 110 Tactical and 110 Precision: AccuTrigger, suppressed accuracy, a rimfire trainer, and NRL-ready performance without the price tag.
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Vortex Talon HD 10K 12x50 vs. Leupold BX-6 Range HD: Which Rangefinding Bino Wins on the NRL Hunter Course?
A season behind both ballistic rangefinding binos on the NRL Hunter course—glass, 4DOF vs. GeoBallistics, GPS pinning, and the one that froze on the clock.
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92 Million Acres Just Opened Up. Here’s What the Biggest Public Lands Hunting Expansion in U.S. History Means for You.
The FWS just proposed the largest hunting access expansion ever—92M acres, 1,450 new opportunities, lead ammo rollbacks. Comment by June 26.
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Federal 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak Terminal Ascent: The Round That Just Made Your Existing Rifle Better
Federal's new 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak runs Terminal Ascent past 3,100 fps from your existing rifle—matching 6.5 PRC velocity with no new gun. Full review.
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Suppressor Buyer's Guide 2026
For 90 years, a $200 federal tax stamp kept suppressors out of reach for millions of law-abiding Americans. That barrier is gone. The market has exploded...
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I Asked AI About Guns — Then It Changed Its Mind
What happens when AI researches gun owners, concealed carry, and firearms policy for itself? One AI experiment delivered surprising results...
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The Complete Guide to Visible Lasers For Pistols
Every pistol laser type explained — Lasergrips, guide rod, trigger guard, and rail-mounted. Crimson Trace, Viridian, LaserMax, red vs. green, zeroing, and...
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Safariland x Haley Strategic INCOG XS: Built for Concealment, Tested Under Reps
We ran the Safariland x Haley Strategic INCOG XS from concealment at Haley Strategic in Scottsdale. Here’s how it performed.
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The Complete Guide to Pistol Weapon-Mounted Lights (2025–2026)
Nearly every pistol WML compared — SureFire, Streamlight, Olight, and more. Rail systems, slim-rail compatibility, candela vs. lumens, and holster fits...
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The Complete Guide to Pistol Red Dots & Optic Footprints (2025–2026)
Every pistol red dot, holographic sight, and optic footprint explained. RMR, RMSc, DPP, ACRO, and full pistol compatibility charts for Glock, SIG, S&W, and more
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Buyer's Guide to the 10mm: The Big-Bore Semi-Auto That Refuses to Go Quiet
Shopping for a 10mm? This buyer’s guide covers the best 10mm pistols, ammo, carbines, holsters and accessories from Glock, SIG Sauer, FN, Springfield, S&W...
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Concealed Carry Tips for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know
New to concealed carry? Everything you need to know — permits, gear, training, mindset, wardrobe, and the mistakes to avoid. A complete beginner's guide.
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Best Home Defense Shotguns in 2026
The best shotguns for home defense in 2026 — pump-actions and semi-autos compared. Gauge, barrel length, capacity, and ammunition recommendations from Gun Talk.
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Best AR-15 for Beginners: What to Buy First
The best AR-15 rifles for first-time buyers in 2026. We compare budget, mid-range, and premium options and explain exactly what to look for in your first AR.
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